This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
2
The Oklahoma special session, now entering its second week after a recess, faces 32 governor submissions spanning appropriations to workmen’s compensation. Proposals include funding for the state capitol, tax reforms, education budgets for 23 institutions, road and railroad issues, license laws, and constitutional amendments.
United States and American Express officials announce free freight for supplies and funds sent to flood victims in Indiana Ohio and Illinois via organized relief committees or municipal authorities. The move aims to speed relief and represent a substantial company contribution. A brief caution on worm symptoms in children promotes White's Cream Vermifuge priced at 25 cents per bottle, sold by Ramsey Drug Co. I. C. Lindsey's San Antonio trip ends with family reunion and hopes for Mrs. Daviy n's relief in Uvalde amid lingering snow in Ada. Lindsey notes green springlike conditions there and fields beginning to head out.
An advertisement touts Darby’s Perophylatic Pluid as a universal remedy for humans and animals. It claims to heal sores cuts ragged wounds colic dysentery galls chafes scratches bats and worms. The ad notes a four bottle limit and a price of 50 cents per bottle from Win and Mevs Drug Company.
Delegates at the W. O. W. heat camp and Circle met in Hobart as Oklahoma events stirred debate on credentials and leadership. Judge Swank won head consul, J. Barron elected head banker, and Ada delegates secured key posts, with McAlester chosen for next meeting.
A garbled OCR item mentions a tonic said to improve complexion and digestion, touting benefits for liver blood and bowels. It references a drug firm and Ram company, with unclear product details and buyers’ claims.
In Oklahoma probate court Judge King ruled a claimant cannot inherit when a deceased person has no nearer heirs. Hiram Faler, grandson of a deceased sister, sought the portion designated for his mother, but the judge held the claim barred under the statutes.
Pains in the back and irregularities women suffer from yield to Dr Simmons Equaw Wine a powerful restorative. It is as pleasant as orange juice. Price one dollar per bottle. Sold by Gwi ck Mays Drug Company.
Miles Clarke was shot and killed Friday at Mill Creek by Joseph Browning who is jailed in Tishomingo. Browning’s father previously shot and killed Clarke who had been acquitted for self defense. The feud between the families dates back about forty years to Texas.
Patients report relief from stomach and back pains with Electr Bitters. Claims kidney and liver function improve after a first dose. Raleigh, North Carolina resident H. T. Alston endorses the remedy. Price is 50 cents and 1.00. Recommended by G. M. Ramsey.
A column promises reliable results from a News WAN operation. The piece frames outcomes as trustworthy and timely, asserting dependable performance under changing conditions and ongoing scrutiny by readers.
In Friday events among three eastern normals Durant defeated Ada in both the debate and the contest at Durant while Tahlequah beat Ada at Tahlequah. Ada won reading contests at home and at Tahlequah. Marguerite Wimbish represented Ada with a near flawless reading, and Durant's Miss Gertrude Nelson delivered creditably.
A dated advertisement touts HER BINE as a medicine to combat bad breath dizziness and a bitter taste blamed on torpid liver. It claims to activate the hi blood and regulate the bowels restoring energy and cheerfulness. Price 50c sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
The Rocky Record recalls how a winter issue faced stiff challenges with cold press rollers hampering print quality. The note highlights the patience needed to operate a rural newspaper amid harsh conditions.
S. J. Armstrong returned Thursday evening from a trip to western Oklahoma where he visited a brother he had not seen for a number of years.
The majority of Ada Commercial Club directors believe the first major effort should be to secure better farming in the county, led by President W. S. Morrison.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.